Exmark Lawn mower COMMERCIAL 21 User Manual

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COMMERCIAL21

ForSerialNos. 312,000,000&Higher

PartNo.4500-927Rev.A

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Theengineinthisproductisnot equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode (CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered, orgrass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126. Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar laws.

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour EngineServiceDealer.

Thissparkignitionsystemcomplieswiththe CanadianstandardICES-002.Cesystèmed’allumage parètincelledevèhiculeestconformeàlanorme NMB-002duCanada.

TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis suppliedforinformationregardingTheU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.

KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit. ShouldthisengineOwner’sManualbecome damagedorillegible,replaceimmediately. Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.

Exmarkreservestherighttomakechangesor addimprovementstoitsproductsatanytime withoutincurringanyobligationtomakesuch changestoproductsmanufacturedpreviously. Exmark,oritsdistributorsanddealers,accept noresponsibilityforvariationswhichmaybe evidentintheactualspecicationsofitsproducts andthestatementsanddescriptionscontained inthispublication.

Contactusatwww.Exmark.com.

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance, adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark mower.

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER, CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS ENTIRETY.

Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower, maintainitsmaximumefciency,andpromotesafe operation.

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor. Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat http://www.exmark.com

AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem promptlyforyoufromthefactory.

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

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Contents

Introduction...........................................................3

Safety.....................................................................5

SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5

SafeOperatingPractices..................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9

Specications........................................................11

ModelNumbers.............................................11

Systems..........................................................11

Dimensions....................................................11

ProductOverview.................................................12

Operation..............................................................13

Controls.........................................................13

Pre-Start.........................................................14

OperatingInstructions...................................15

Maintenance..........................................................21

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............21

PeriodicMaintenance........................................22

CheckEngineOilLevel..................................22

CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch(Blade

BrakeClutchOnly).....................................22

ChecktheMowerBlade..................................22

CheckforLooseHardware.............................24

ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBail

Operation(BladeBrakeClutchUnits

Only)..........................................................24

ServiceAirFilter(KawasakiUnits)..................25

ServiceAirFilter(ECXHNBBC21and

ECXHN21Units)......................................25

ChangeEngineOil.........................................26

ChangeOilFilter(ECXKA21and

ECXKABBC21)........................................27

CheckConditionOfBelt(Self-Propelled

UnitsOnly)................................................27

CheckSparkPlugs..........................................27

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe

FuelFilter...................................................28

Adjustments......................................................28

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive

(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).........................28

AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable(Blade

BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)............................29

Cleaning............................................................30

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................30

CleaningtheDischargeTunneland

Plug............................................................30

CleaningUndertheBeltCover

(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).........................30

CleaningtheBladeBrakeClutchShield

(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly).................31

CleaningUndertheCoverPlate(Non-Blade

BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)............................31

WasteDisposal...............................................32

Storage..................................................................33

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................33

PreparingtheEngine......................................33

GeneralStorageInformation..........................33

RemovingtheLawnMowerfrom

Storage.......................................................33

Troubleshooting....................................................34

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Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheConsumer ProductSafetyCommission(CPSC)bladesafety requirementsforwalk-behindrotarymowersand theB71.4specicationsoftheAmericanNational StandardsInstituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal injury.

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol( thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2)isusedbothin

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator’ sManualandothertraining material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can notreadEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilityto explainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained. Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Whitelettering/Redbackground.

Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.

WARNING:Blacklettering/Orangebackground. Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

CAUTION:Blacklettering/Yellowbackground. Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate

thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses, substantialfootwear,longtrousers,andhearing protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor whenwearingopensandals.Longhair,loose clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving parts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

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Safety

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires, bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal injurytotheoperatororbystanders.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground, inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletely full.Addgasolinetothefueltankuntil thelevelis1/4to1/2inch(6–13mm) belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline toexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcausepropertydamage.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson theground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never removethecapofthefueltankoradd fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe engineishot.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols, safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand functioningproperly .DoNotoperateunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

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Safety

Operation

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer, becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass, brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to coolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommuferand enginearea.

•Installandmaintaininworkingordera sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment onforest-covered,grass-covered,or brush-coveredunimprovedland.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill you.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes cancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight, keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions withfeetwellawayfromtheblade.

•Neverraisedeckwithbladerunning.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards, shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields, guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin properworkingcondition.

•Nevermowwiththedischargedoorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Frequentlycheckthecomponentsandreplace themwiththemanufacturer’srecommendedparts whennecessary.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Neverattempttomakewheelheightadjustments whiletheengineisrunning.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Stopengine, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremovethe sparkplugwire(s).

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop:

–Beforerefueling.

–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.

–Beforemakingheightadjustments.

WARNING

Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic amputationorseverelacerations.

•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout guards,shields,andsafetydevicesinplace andworkingproperly.

•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing awayfromrotatingparts.

•Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Thismowerwasdesignedforoneoperator only.Keepallothersawayfrommowerduring operation.

•DONOToperatethemowerwhenpeople, especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecaution whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect dischargeawayfromothers.

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence ofalcoholordrugs.

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Safety

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation onslopes.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Lossofcontrol and/orlossofoperator'sfootingcouldresultina fallwithanarmorleggettingunderthemower orenginedeckwhichmayresultinseriousinjury, deathordrowning.

•Mowacrossslopes,neverupanddown.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Whenfeasible,avoidoperatingtheequipmentin wetgrass.

•Progressivelygreatercareisneededastheslope increases.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dipsandrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome combustibleandmayresultinare.

•LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Removesparkplugwirebeforemakingany repairs.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s) orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing them.Onlyreplacedamagedblades.Never straightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts. Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe enginerunning.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction, andsafetyofthemachine.Failuretouseoriginal Exmarkpartscouldcauseseriousinjuryor death.Makingunauthorizedchangestothe engine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateEPA andCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto, tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponents withoriginalExmarkparts.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Stoptheengineandremovethesparkplug wire(s).Waitforallmovementtostopbefore adjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safety

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease, dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled, makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

68-7410

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

•Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove anyairbubbles.

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

103-6327

ECXHN21

1.Choke–on

2.Throttle–fast

94-8072

3.Continuousvariablesetting

4.Throttle–slow

109-8191

ECXKABBC21,ECXKA21

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Safety

109-9317

116-1922

117–2718

116-2737

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Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:312,000,000andHigher

ECSKAP21;ECSKA21;ECXKA21;ECXHN21;ECXKABBC21;ECXHNBBC21

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’ s Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium EngineOil

•RPM:3300RPM(NoLoad)

FuelSystem

•Capacity:

ECSKA21andECSKAP21Units:

2.0qt(1.9L)

Allotherunits:4.0qt(3.8L)

•FuelRecommendations:

–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor

15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanol byvolume.Performanceproblemsand/or enginedamagemayresultwhichmaynotbe coveredunderwarranty.

–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

SafetyInterlockSystem

ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:Operator musthavethebladecontrolbaildepressedtostart theengine.Releasingthebladecontrolbailwillcause theenginetostop.

Transmission(SelfPropelledUnits)

Variable

SpeedRange:0–4.2mph(6.8km/hr)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:21inches(53.3cm)

•BladeBrake:Whenthebladeengagementcontrol ismovedtothedisengagedpositionafriction brakepadstopstherotationoftheblades.

•BladeSize:(1ea.):20.88inches(53.0cm)

•Deck:21inchesrigid.Deckdesignallowsfor bagging,mulchingorreardischarge.

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Adjustsfrom1inch(2.5cm)to41/2inches(11.4 cm)in1/2inch(1.3cm)increments.

•MulchingKit:StandardonECXKA21; ECXHN21;ECXKABBC21,and ECXHNBBC21Units

–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor

fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel stabilizerisused.

–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•FuelFilter:Non-replaceable,intank

•FuelShut-OffValve:

ECSKA21andECSKAP21UnitsDoNothavea shut-offvalve.

Allotherunitshaveashut-offvalve.

Dimensions

CurbWeight:

98-122lb(44-55kg)Weightsmayvaryslightly dependingonengineoption.

OverallWidth:

22inches(55.9cm)

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ProductOverview

OverallLengthandHeightat 21/2inchCuttingHeight:

HandleSettingLengthHeight

High61.00inches

(154.9cm)

Medium

Low

63.00inches (160.0cm)

64.50inches (163.8cm)

39.00inches(99.1 cm)

37.50inches(95.3 cm)

35.00inches(88.9 cm)

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Grassbag

2.Handle6.Rearwheelheight

3.DriveBail (Self-PropelledUnits Only)

4.BladeControlBail

5.Dischargedoor

adjustment

7.Frontwheelheight adjuster

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

BladeControlBail

LocatedontheupperhandleasshowninFigure4.

Whenthebladecontrolbailisdepressed,thesystem sensesthattheoperatorisinthenormaloperator's position.

•ForUnitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:When thebladecontrolbailisreleased,thesystem sensesthattheoperatorhasmovedfromthe normaloperatingpositionandwillstoptheblade.

•ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch: Whenthebladecontrolbailisreleased,thesystem sensesthattheoperatorhasmovedfromthe normaloperatingpositionandwillkilltheengine.

isdepressedtowardthehandle.Whenthisbailis releasedtheunitwillstopmoving.

Throttle-ChokeLever(ECXHN21)

Locatedontheleftsideofthehandlebar.

Theleverisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving thethrottletothefullforward(Choke)positionwill placetheleverinthechokeposition.Thechokeaids instartingacoldengine.Movingthethrottlecontrol forwardwillincreaseenginespeedandmovingitto therearwilldecreaseenginespeed.

ChokeControl(ECXHNBBC21)

Locatedonthefrontleftsideoftheengineasshown inFigure9.

Thechokeaidsinstartingacoldengine.Pulling outwardwillplacethecontrolinthechokeposition. Pushingthecontrolinwardshutsoffthechoke.

BladeControlLockLever(Blade BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

Figure4

BladeBrakeUnitShown

1.Bladecontrollocklever(BladeBrakeUnitsOnly)

2.Bladecontrolbail

3.Handle

4.Drivebail(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)

Self-PropelDriveBail(Self-Propelled UnitsOnly)

Thebladecontrollockleverislocatedontheright sideofthehandlenexttotheBladeControlBailas showninFigure4.

Movingthebladecontrollockleverintothefull forwardpositionreleasesthebladecontrolbail. Squeezingthebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle engagestheblade.Releasingthebladecontrolbail automaticallydisengagestheblade.Thebladecontrol lockleverwillresettolockthebladecontrolbail.

EngineStopSwitch

Locatedontheleftsideoftheengineinfrontofthe fueltankasshowninFigure5.Theenginestopswitch isusedonECXHNBBC21andECXKABBC21(see Figure9andFigure10).

Presstheswitchto“STOP”tokilltheengine.Press “|”beforestartingtheengine.

LocatedontheupperhandleasshowninFigure4.

Whentheself-propeldrivebailissqueezed,the unitwillmoveforwardbasedonhowfarthebail

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Operation

Clearplasticcoverremovedforclarity

1.Enginestopswitch

2.Press“STOP”tokillengine

3.Press“I”beforestartingengine

Figure5

Figure7

1.Rotateclockwisetoclose

2.Rotatecounterclockwisetoopen

OnECXHN21andECXHNBBC21units,thefuel shutoffvalveislocatedontheengineasshownin Figure8.Rotate1/4turnclockwisetoshutofffuel. Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn onfuel.

FuelShut-OffValve

Thefuelshutoffvalveislocatedbetweenthe carburetorandthefueltank.Thefuelshutoffvalve shutsofftheowoffuelwhenthemachinewill notbeusedforafewdays,whenparkinginsidea building,andduringtransporttoandfromthejob.

Figure6

KawasakiUnit

1.Fuelvalve

OnECXKA21andECXKABBC21units,rotatethe valve1/4turnclockwisetoshutofffuel.Rotatethe valve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturnonfuel.

Figure8

1.Fuelvalve

Pre-Start

Fillfueltanks.SeeFuelRecommendationsin theSpecicationssectionforadditionalgasoline information.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe

bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission system.

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety requirements.

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

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OperatingInstructions

HandleAdjustment

Theheightofthehandlecanbeadjustedfor comfortableoperation.Standbehindthehandleto determinetheheight.Toadjustthehandleheight, positionthehardwareintooneofthethreeholesin thehandlebracket.

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Operation

Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn thefuelon(ifequipped).

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Figure9

Hondaunit

1.Mufer

2.Oilll/dipstick

3.Fueltankcap

4.Recoilstarterhandle(locatedonhandlebarforzone startunits)

5.Enginestopswitch(ifequipped)

6.Airlter

7.Choke(BBConly) Throttle/Choke(locatedonhandlebarforzone startunits)

8.Sparkplug

Figure10

Kawasakiunitswithlargefueltankshown

1.Mufer

2.Oilll/dipstick

3.Recoilstarterhandle(locatedonhandlebarforzone startunits)

4.Fueltankcap(fueltankvaries)

5.Enginestopswitch(ifequipped)

6.Oillter(ifequipped)

7.Aircleaner

8.Primerbulb

9.Sparkplug

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.ForECXKABBC21Units:Turntheenginestop switchto“|”(see

Figure5).

4.ForKawasakiUnits:Presstheprimerbulbtwo times(seeFigure11).

Figure11

ForECXHNBBC21Units:Turntheengine stopswitchto“|”andpulloutwardonthechoke control.

ForECXHN21Units:Movethechoke/throttle controlforwardtothechokeposition.

Note:DoNotusethechokewhentheengine iswarmedup.

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Operation

5.ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:Hold thebladecontrolbailtothehandle.

6.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel resistance,thenpullitsharply .Allowtheropeto returnslowly.

7.ForECXHNBBC21Units:Graduallypushin thechokecontrolastheenginewarmsup.

8.ForECXHN21Units:Whentheenginestarts, movethechoke/throttlecontrolbacktothefast position.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

•ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch: Releasethebladecontrolbail.Boththe engineandthebladeshouldstopwithinthree seconds.

•ForunitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:Press theswitchto“STOP”tokilltheengine(see Figure5).

Note:Ifthebladedoesnotstopwithin3seconds afterreleasingthebladecontrolbail,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Closethefuelshut-offvalve,ifequipped,when themachinewillnotbeinuseforafewdays, whentransporting,orwhentheunitisparked insideabuilding.

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDrive (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)

self-propelsatthemaximumgroundspeed. Releasethedrivebailtostopmovingwhenyou usethelawnmowerfortrimmingorwhenever youleavethelawnmower.

3.Todisengagetheself-propeldrive,releasethe drivebail.

Note:Themowercomeswithfreewheeling clutcheswhichmakeiteasiertopullthemower rearward.Todisengagetheclutches,youmay needtopushthemowerforwardoneinch(2.5 cm)ormoreafteryoureleasetheself-propeldrive bail.

OperatingtheBladeControlBail (UnitsWithoutBladeBrakeClutch)

1.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Whenthebladecontrolbailissqueezedagainst thehandle,thebladeshouldengage.

4.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Boththeengine andthebladeshouldstop.

OperatingtheBladeControlLever (BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

1.Starttheengine.

2.Pushandholdthebladecontrollockleverforward toreleasethebladecontrolbail(

Figure12).

Thelawnmowerisvariablespeed,themoreyou squeezethedrivebailthefasterthemachinetravels.

1.Starttheengine.

2.Squeezethedrivebailagainstthehandle(see Figure4).

Note:Youcanvarythegroundspeedby increasingordecreasingthedistancebetween thegroundspeedcontrolbailandthehandle. Lowerthecontrolbailtodecreasetheground speedwhenyouaremakingaturnorifthelawn mowerismovingtoofastforyou.Ifyoulower thecontrolbailtoofarthelawnmowerstops self-propelling.Squeezethegroundspeedcontrol bailclosertothehandletoincreasetheground speed.Whenyouholdthegroundspeedcontrol bailtightagainstthehandle,thelawnmower

Figure12

1.Bladecontrollocklever

2.Lockedposition5.Unlockedposition

3.Bladecontrolbail

4.Pushforward

6.Squeezeagainsthandle

3.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle andreleasethebladecontrollocklever;theblade shouldengage.

4.Releasethebladecontrolbailtodisengagethe blade.Thebladecontrollockleverwillresetto lockthebladecontrolbail.

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UsingtheMulchPlug

Occasionallyyoumaywishtousethemulchplugto mulchthegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

•InstallingtheMulchPlug:

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Removethegrassbagifitisonthemower.

3.Raisethedischargedoorandinsertthemulch plugintothedischargeopening.Thelipon theplugwillsnapintothemowerhousing.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Movethelawnmowerontoapavedsurfacein anon-windyarea.

3.Setallfourwheelstothe21/2inches(6.4cm) cuttingheight(see

Figure15andFigure16)

4.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumple itintoballsmallenoughtogounderthedeck (about3inchesor7.6cmindiameter)asshown inFigure14.

Figure13

1.Mulchplug3.Lip

2.Dischargedoor4.Mowerhousing

4.Lowerthedischargedoor.

•RemovingtheMulchPlug:

Note:Whengrassisthickandlush,clippings maycollectonandaroundthedischargetunnel plug.Thismaymakeitdifculttoremovethe plug.Cleantheplugthoroughlyaftereachuse.

1.Toremovethemulchplug,raisethedischarge doorandpullthemulchplugoutofthe dischargetunnel.

2.Lowerthedischargedoor.

CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch (BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)systembefore eachusetoensurethatitisoperatingproperly .

NormalTest:

Figure14

1.Crumplednewspaper2.5inches(12.7cm)

5.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)in frontofthelawnmower.

6.Starttheengine.

7.Pushthebladecontrollockleverforwardto releasethebladecontrolbail(Figure4).

8.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle. bladeshouldengage.

9.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Youshouldheara “bang.”Thebladeshouldstopinthreeseconds. Thebladecontrollocklevershouldresettolock thebladecontrolbail.

10.Immediatelypushthelawnmoweroverthe newspaperball.

11.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

12.Walkaroundthelawnmowertocheckforthe newspaperball.Iftheballdidnotgounderthe deck,repeatsteps6through11.

13.Pullthelawnmowerawayfromthenewspaper. Ifthenewspaperballunravelsorisshredded,

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thebladehasnotproperlystopped,resulting inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

DANGER

Ifthebladebrakeclutchsystemisinoperative, thebladewillcontinuetorotatewhenyou releasethebladecontrolbail.Contactwith thebladecouldoccur,causingseriousinjury.

•ChecktheBBCoperationbeforeeachuse.

•NeverusetheBBC-equippedlawnmower withaninoperativesafetysystem.

•TakeyourlawnmowertoanAuthorized ServiceDealerforrepairifthesafety systemfailstooperateproperly.

TestUsingtheGrassBag

1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthedischarge tunnel.

2.Starttheengine.

WARNING

Adjustingthecuttingheightleverscouldbring yourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade.A movingbladecancauseseriousinjury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovementto stopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.

•DoNotputyourngersunderthehousing whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

•RearWheelAdjustment:

1.Pullthewheelheightadjustmentrodupward

toreleasethepinfromthenotchinthe adjustmentbracket(

Figure15).

3.ForunitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:Pushthe bladecontrollockleverforwardtoreleasethe bladecontrolbail(

Figure4).

4.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.

5.Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthat thebladeisengagedandrotating.

6.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Ifthebagdoesnot immediatelydeate,itindicatesthatthebladeis stillrotating.Thebladebrakeclutchmechanism maybedeteriorating,and,ifignoredcouldresult inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Havethelawn mowerinspectedandservicedbyanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Therearwheelsareadjustedtogetherwithaheight adjustmentrodlocatedonthemowerhousingby theleftrearwheel.Thefrontwheelsareadjusted separatelybyremovingthefrontwheelshaft assemblies,adjustingtheheight,andthenreplacing theshaftassemblies.Thecuttingheightcanbe adjustedfrom1inch(25mm)to41/2inches(114 mm)in1/2inch(12.7mm)increments.

Figure15

1.Pullupward4.Pin

2.Wheelheightadjustment rod

3.Adjustmentbracket6.Indicator

5.Rotatetodesiredsetting

2.Applydownwardpressureorliftthehousing torotatetheheightadjustmentbracket.Use theindicatortodeterminethedesiredsetting.

3.Releasethewheelheightadjustmentrodtoset thepinsecurelyinthedesirednotch.

•FrontWheelAdjustment

1.Pullupontheheightadjusterandpullthe frontwheelshaftassemblyoutwardasshown inFigure16.

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Figure16

Operation

1.Frontwheelshaft assembly

2.Pullup5.Pulloutward

3.Heightadjuster

4.Frontquadrantblockcut heights

6.Shaftgroove

2.Insertthefrontwheelshaftassemblyintothe desiredcutheightsettinginthefrontquadrant block.Lowertheheightadjusterintothe grooveonthefrontwheelshaft.Pulland pushthewheelshaftassemblytomakesureit haslockedintoplace.

UsingtheGrassBag

•InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Openthereardoor.

3.Graspthehandleonthebagandsettherear ofthebagframeontothehandlebracket notch(

Figure17).

Figure17

1.Bag4.Handlebracketnotch

2.Handle5.Reardoor

3.Bagframe

6.Lower

4.Oncethebagisseated,lowerthereardoor ontothebag.

•MowingwiththeGrassBag

WARNING

Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe operator’sorbystander’sdirection.Thrown objectscanresultseriouspersonalinjuryor deathtotheoperatororbystanders.

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis damaged,installanewExmarkreplacement bag.

Cutthegrassuntilthebagisfull.

Note:DoNotoverllthebag.

•RemovingtheGrassBag

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Raisethereardischargedoorandgraspthe handleonthebag.

3.Liftthebagoffofthelawnmowerandlower thereardischargedoor.

4.Graduallytipthebagforwardtoemptythe clippings.

5.Toinstallthebag,refertothesectionon InstallingtheGrassBag.

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DANGER

Ifthedischargedoordoesnotclose completely,thelawnmowercouldthrow objects.Thrownobjectscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtothe operatororbystanders.

•Neveropenthedoortothedischarge openingwhentheengineisrunning.

•Ifyoucannotclosethedoorbecause thegrassclippingsclogthedischarge area,stoptheengineandgentlymove thedischargedoorhandlebackand forthuntilyoucanclosethedoor completely.Ifyoustillcannotclosethe door,removetheobstructionwitha stick,notyourhand.

OperatingTips

•ReviewtheSafetysectionandreadthismanual carefullybeforeoperatingthelawnmower.

•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionfor thebestcuttingresults.

•Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecutting season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade. Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal Exmarkreplacementblade.

•Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter andreducesengineperformance.

CuttingGrass

•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes oftheyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocut grassatthe21/2inch(64mm),3inch(76mm), or31/2inch(90mm)cuttingheightsettings.Cut onlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Do Notcutbelowthe21/2inch(64mm)setting unlessthegrassissparseoritislatefallwhen grassgrowthbeginstoslowdown.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven fertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory, tryoneormoreofthefollowing:

–Sharpentheblade.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttinga

fullswathwitheachpass.

–Setthedesiredcuttingheightonthefront

wheels.Settherearwheelsonetotwonotches higher.Forexample,setthefrontwheelsat2 1/2inches(64mm)andtherearwheelsat3 inches(76mm).

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthe lawnshowsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmay needtomakemorethanonepassovertheleaves.

•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthe samecuttingheightsetting.

•Iftherearemorethan5inches(12.7cm)ofleaves onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheightoneor twonotcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight. Thismakesiteasiertofeedtheleavesunderthe lawnmowerdeck.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthelawnmower doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.

•Ifyoumowoveroakleaves,youcanaddlimeto thegrassinthespringtoreducetheacidityofthe oakleaves.

•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall, rstmowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingand walkslower;thenmowagainatalowersettingfor thebestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong andthegrassclumpontopofthelawn,thelawn mowermayplugandcausetheenginetostall.

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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Maintenance

WARNING

Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someone couldaccidentallystarttheengine.Accidental startingoftheenginecouldseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.

Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore youdoanymaintenance.Setthewireasideso thatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthespark plug.

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.T ouchingahot enginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

WARNING

Tippingthelawnmowermaycausethefuel toleakfromthecarburetororthefueltank. Gasolineisextremelyammable,highly explosive,andundercertainconditions,can causepersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Avoidfuelspillsbyrunningtheenginedryorby removingthegasolinewithahandpump;never siphon.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every40hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthestoppingtimeofthebladebrake.Theblademuststopwithin3secondsof releasingthebail;ifitdoesnot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforrepair.

•Checkthemowerbladeandtheenginemountingfasteners.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBailoperation(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthedeck.

•Cleanthedischargetunnelandplug.

•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(KawasakiUnits).

•Cleanthecover,base,foamandpaperelements(ECXHNBBC21andECXHN21Units).

•Checktheconditionofthebelt(s).

•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Checkforleaksinthefuelsystemsand/ordeterioratingfuelhose.

•Cleanunderthebeltcover(self-propelledunitsonly).

•Cleanthebladebrakeclutchshield.

•Cleanunderthecoverplate(Non-BBCUnits).

•Changetheoillter(ECXKA21andECXKABBC21Units).

•Checkthesparkplugs.

•Cleanthefuellterelement.

Every250hours

•Replacetheairlterelements(ECXHNBBC21andECXHN21Units).(Mayneedmore ofteniftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.)

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MaintenanceService

Interval

Every300hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Replacethepaperairlter(KawasakiUnits).(Mayneedmoreoftenindustyconditions. SeetheEnginemanualforadditionalinformation.)

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedorbeforestorage.

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.

2.Checkwithenginecold.

3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstickand wipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstickandpushitall thewaydownintothetube.DoNotscrewinto place.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.

Figure19

KawasakiEngine

Figure18

HondaEngine

1.Lowerlimitmark3.Dipstick

2.Upperlimitmark

1.Dipstick3.Add

2.Full

4.Iftheoillevelislow,wipeofftheareaaroundthe oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL” markonthedipstick.Exmark4-CyclePremium EngineOilisrecommended;refertotheEngine Owner'smanualforanacceptablealternative.Do Notoverll.

Important:DoNotoperatetheenginewiththe oillevelbelowthe“LOW”(or“ADD”)markon thedipstick,oroverthe“FULL”mark.

CheckingtheBladeBrake Clutch(BladeBrakeClutch Only)

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

RefertoCheckingtheBladeBrakeClutchinthe OperatingInstructionssection.

ChecktheMowerBlade

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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Maintenance

Alwaysmowwithasharpblade.Asharpbladecuts cleanlyandwithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blade.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug

Figure9andFigure10).

(

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside.

5.Inspectthebladeforsharpnessandwear, especiallywheretheatandthecurvedparts meet(see

Figure20).Becausesandandabrasive materialcanwearawaythemetalthatconnects theatandcurvedpartsoftheblade,check thebladebeforeusingthelawnmower.Ifyou noticeaslotorwear(

Figure20BandFigure20C),

replacetheblade.

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak.A pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe operator’sorbystander’sarea,resultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Ifitisnecessarytoremovethebladefor replacementorsharpening,completethe followingsteps:

A.Toremovetheblade,useablockofwoodto

holdthebladesteady(see suretograsptheendofthebladeusingarag orathicklypaddedglove.

•ForBladeBrakeClutchUnits:Remove thebladenuts,bladesupport,andblade.

•ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrake Clutch:Removethebladebolt,blade support,andblade.

Figure21).Make

Figure20

1.Sail

2.Flat

3.Wear

4.Slot

Note:Forthebestperformance,installanew bladebeforethecuttingseasonbegins.During theyear,ledownanysmallnickstomaintainthe cuttingedge.

Figure21

B.ForSharpening:Filethetopsideofthe

bladetomaintainitsoriginalcuttingangle (Figure22AandB)andinnercuttingedge radius(Figure22A).Thebladewillremain balancedifyouremovethesameamountof materialfrombothcuttingedges.

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Maintenance

Figure22

1.Innercuttingedgeradius

2.Cuttingangle

C.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyplacing

thecenterholeofthebladeoveranailor screwdrivershankclampedhorizontallyina

Figure23).Ifeitherendoftheblade

vise( rotatesdownward,lethatend(notthe cuttingedge).Thebladeisproperlybalanced whenneitherenddrops.

Figure23

1.Blade

2.Vise

3.Screwdriver

D.ForInstallation:Makesuretograsptheendof

thebladeusingaragorathicklypaddedglove.

ForBladeBrakeClutchUnits:Installasharp, balancedExmarkblade,bladesupport,and thebladenuts.Thesailoftheblademust pointtowardthetopofthelawnmower housingforproperinstallation.Torquethe bladenutsto23-27ft-lb(31-37Nm).

ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch: Installasharp,balancedExmarkblade,blade support,andbladebolt.Thesailoftheblade mustpointtowardthetopofthelawnmower housingforproperinstallation.Torquethe bladeboltto35-45ft-lb(47-61Nm).

Figure24

1.BladeBrakeClutchUnits

2.UnitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch

6.Returnthelawnmowertoitsuprightposition.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CheckforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

ChecktheBladeBrake ClutchBailOperation(Blade BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)bailoperation foranyoperationproblemsordeteriorating components,suchasthespring.Replacecomponents orcorrectanyproblemsbeforeoperating.Referto OperatingtheBladeControlLeverinOperation.

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ServiceAirFilter (KawasakiUnits)

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean

thefoampre-cleaner (KawasakiUnits).

Every300hours— Replacethepaperair lter(KawasakiUnits). (Mayneedmoreoftenin dustyconditions.See theEnginemanualfor additionalinformation.)

Note:DoNotoperatetheenginewithouttheair

lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug Figure10).

(

Maintenance

3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly.

Figure25

ECXKA21andECXKABBC21Units

1.Cover3.Paperairlter

2.Foamelement

4.Airlterbase

Figure26

ECSKA21andECSKCP21Units

1.Cover

2.Paperairlter

4.Removethepaperairlteranddiscarditas required.

Note:DoNottrytocleanapaperairlter.

5.Removethefoamelementandwashitwithamild detergentandwater,thenblotitdry.

6.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil,then squeezeit(DoNottwist)toremovetheexcessoil.

7.Installthefoamelement.

8.Installthenewpaperairlter.

9.Installthecover.

3.Foamelement

ServiceAirFilter (ECXHNBBC21and ECXHN21Units)

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean

thecover,base,foam andpaperelements (ECXHNBBC21and ECXHN21Units).

Every250hours—Replace theairlterelements

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Maintenance

(ECXHNBBC21and ECXHN21Units).(May needmoreofteniftheyare damagedorexcessively dirty.)

Note:DoNotoperatetheenginewithouttheair

cleanerassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug

Figure9).

(

3.Removethetwowingnutsthatsecurethecover (

Figure27).

psi(207kPa)throughthelterfromthewire screensidetoremoveanyexcessdirt.Ifthepaper elementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.

Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaper element;brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.

9.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywateror inanonammablesolvent.

10.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.

11.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then squeezeouttheexcessoil.

Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestricts theairowthroughtheelementandmayreach thepaperlterandclogit.

12.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwitha moistrag.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

13.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethat theyareproperlypositioned.

Figure27

1.Wingnuts4.Foamelement

2.Cover

3.Paperelement

5.Base

4.Removethecover.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom fallingintothebase.

5.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthe base.

6.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper element.

14.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththetwowingnuts.

ChangeEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours(Mayneed moreoftenundersevere conditions.)

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.

Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminates.

WARNING

Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeenrun. Contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonal injury.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou drainit.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

7.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplace themiftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.

8.Tapthepaperelementonahardsurfaceseveral timesorusecompressedairnotexceeding30

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

4.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

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5.Placeasuitabledrainpanunderthedipstick/oil drain.

6.Cleanaroundthedipstick.

7.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

8.Raisetheleftsideofthelawnmowertodrainthe oilfromthedipsticklltubeintothedrainpan.

9.Afterdrainingtheoil,returnthelawnmowerto theoperatingposition.

10.Fillthecrankcasewithfreshoiltotheupperlimit markonthedipstick.Useoilrecommendedin theCheckEngineOilLevelsection.DoNot overll

11.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotate thecapclockwiseuntilitistight.

12.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

13.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

14.Recycletheusedoilaccordingtolocalcodes.

Maintenance

Figure28

1.Gasket

8.Installthenewlterandhandtightenit2/3turn only.

9.FillthecrankcaseasstatedinCheckEngineOil Levelsection.Exmark4–CyclePremiumEngine oilisrecommended.RefertotheEngineOwner's Manualforanacceptablealternative.

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.

ChangeOilFilter (ECXKA21and ECXKABBC21)

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheoil.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

4.Draintheengineoil.

5.Placearagundertheoilltertocatchanyoilthat mayleakoutasyouremovethelter.

6.Removetheoillter.

7.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenew lterwithcleanExmark4–CyclePremiumEngine oil(see

Figure28).

12.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.

13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter.

14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.

CheckConditionOfBelt (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethebeltcovertothelawnmowerhousing.

3.Checkthebeltforcracks,frayededges,burn marksoranyotherdamage.

4.Replacethedamagedbelt.

CheckSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug (Figure9andFigure10).

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

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Note:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirtyspark

plug.DoNotcleantheelectrodesbecausegrit enteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.

5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm) Figure29).

(

Figure29

1.Sideelectrode

2.Centerelectrode insulator

6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.

7.Torquetheplugto17ft-lb(23N-m).

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

3.Airgap—0.030inch (0.76mm)

Adjustments

Note:Waitforallmovingpartstostopandremove sparkplugwirebeforeservicing,cleaning,ormaking anyadjustmentstotheunit.

AdjustingtheSelf-Propel Drive (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)

Ifthelawnmowerdoesnotself-propelorhasa tendencytocreepforwardwhenthecontrolbail isreleased,adjustthedrivecablenutsasshownin Figure31.

DANGER

Checkingtheoperationofthemowerwiththe beltcoverremovedwillallowdebristobethrown intheoperator'sorbystander'sdirectionandcan resultinseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

DoNotoperatetheunitwhencoverisnotin place.

EmptyingtheFuelTankand CleaningtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Thefuellter(screen)elementislocatedinsidethe fueltank(ifapplicable).

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforittocooldown.

Note:Draingasolineforacoldengineonly.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug (Figure10).

3.Closethefuelvalve.

4.Disconnectthefuellinebylooseningthetube clampatthecarburetor.

5.Openthefuelvalvebyturningthelevertothe openposition.

6.Drainthegasolinecompletelyfromthetankand fuellineintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

7.Removethefueltankfromthemower.

8.Closethefuelvalve.

9.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank,move thefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritoutinto anapprovedfuelcontainer.

10.Installthefueltankandfuelline.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Removethebeltcoverbypullingupwardonthe backofthecovertounsnapthefrontandback covertabs.Removeanydebrisunderthecover.

Figure30

1.Beltcovertabs

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3.Ifthelawnmowerdoesnotselfpropelwithbail engaged,tightenthebeltbyturningthedrive cablenutsclockwise.Tomaximizebeltlife,Do Notovertightenthebelt.

Ifthelawnmowercreepsforwardwithoutthe bailengaged,loosenthebeltbyturningthedrive cablenutscounterclockwise.

Figure31

1.Adjustmentofdrivecablenuts

covertabs(see underthecover.

4.Loosenthecableclampscrewuntilthecable conduitslides(seeFigure32).

Figure30).Removeanydebris

4.Reinstallthebeltcoverbypushingdownonthe rearrstandthensnappingthefrontontothe mowerhousing.

5.Checktheoperationfordesireddrivecontrol.

6.Repeatsteps2through5asnecessaryforfurther adjustment.

Note:Adjustmenttoobtaindesiredground speedatfullbailtravelmaybemadeinorderto accommodateslowerspeeds.

AdjustingtheBlade BrakeCable (BladeBrakeClutchUnits Only)

Adjustwheneveranewbladebrakecableassemblyis installedorifthebladecontrollockleverdoesnot operateproperly.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

Figure32

1.Spring3.Cableclampscrew

2.Cableconduit

5.Pullthecableuntilthereisapproximately1/8 inchinslack.DoNotputtensiononthespring.

6.Tightenthescrewtolocktheadjustmentinplace.

7.Reinstallthebeltcoverbypushingdownonthe rearrstandthensnappingthefrontontothe mowerhousing.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

9.Checktheoperationofthebladecontrollock lever(seeFigure12).Thelevermustresetitself tolockoutthebladecontrolbail.Ifitdoesnot, repeatsteps

10.Performthe“CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch (BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)”procedurein Operation.

4through8.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removethebeltcoverbypullingupwardonthe backofthecovertounsnapthefrontandback

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Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removesparkplugwire.

2.Toensurethebestperformance,keepthe undersideofthelawnmowerhousingclean.

CAUTION

Themowermaydislodgematerialfromunder themowerhousing.

•Weareyeprotection.

•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe handle).

•DoNotallowbystandersinthearea.

WashingMethod

1.Positionthelawnmoweronaatconcreteor asphaltsurfacenearagardenhose.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandleleveland directthewatertoowonthegroundjustin frontoftherightreartire(Figure33).

ScrapingMethod

Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe lawnmower,scrapeitclean.

1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

3.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside.

4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswitha hardwoodscraper.Avoidburrsandsharpedges.

5.Turnthelawnmowerupright.

6.Fillthefueltank.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CleaningtheDischarge TunnelandPlug

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Alwaysbesurethatthedischargetunneldoorcloses securelywhenyoureleasethehandle.Ifthedebris preventsthedischargedoorfromclosingsecurely , cleantheinsideofthedischargetunnelandthedoor thoroughly.

WARNING

Grassclippingsandotherobjectscanbethrown fromanopendischargetunnel.Thrownobjects cancauseseriousinjuryorkilltheoperatoror bystanders.

Figure33

4.Engagetheblade.

Note:Thebladewilldrawinwaterandwashout clippings.Letthewaterrununtilyounolonger seeclippingsbeingwashedoutfromunderthe housing.

5.Disengagetheblade,stoptheengineandwaitfor allmovingpartstostop.

6.Turnoffthewater.

7.Startthelawnmower,engagetheblade,andlet thelawnmowerrunforafewminutestodryout itscomponents.

Neverstartoroperatethelawnmowerunlessone ofthefollowingistrue:

•Thedischargetunnelplugislockedsecurely inthedischargetunnel.

•Thegrassbagislockedinplace.

•Theoptionalreardischargechuteislocked inplace.

•Thedischargetunneldoorisclosed.

CleaningUndertheBelt Cover(Self-PropelledUnits Only)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

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2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(see Figure9andFigure10).

3.Pullupwardonthebackofthecovertounsnap thefrontandbackcovertabs(see

4.Liftoffthecoverandbrushoutallthedebris aroundthebeltarea.

5.Installthebeltcoverbypushingdownontherear rstandthensnappingthefrontontothemower housing.

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Figure30).

CleaningtheBlade BrakeClutchShield (BladeBrakeClutchUnits Only)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(see Figure9andFigure10).

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside(airlter up).

7.RemovetheBBCshieldandbrushorblowall thedebrisfromundertheshieldandaroundthe BBCsystem.

8.InstalltheBBCshield.Tightenthescrewsto securetheBBCshieldtothedeck.

9.Installthebladeandthetwobladenuts.

10.Turnthelawnmowerupright.

11.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CleaningUndertheCover Plate(Non-BladeBrake ClutchUnitsOnly)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(see Figure9andFigure10).

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside(airlter up).

5.Removethebladebolt,bladesupport,andthe blade(see

Figure24).

5.Removethebladenutsandtheblade(see Figure24).

Figure34

1.Screws2.BBCShield

6.RemovethethreescrewsholdingtheBBCshield ontotheunit(seeFigure34).

Figure35

1.Bladebolt

2.Bladesupport

3.Blade

6.Removethethreescrewsholdingthecoverplate ontotheunit(seeFigure35).

7.Removethecoverplateandbrushorblowallthe debrisfromundertheplate.

4.Coverplate

5.Screw

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8.Reinstallthecoverplateandtorquethescrewsto 35-45ft-lb(47-61N-m).

9.Installtheblade,bladesupport,andtheblade bolt.

10.Turnthelawnmowerupright.

11.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal regulations.

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Storage

PreparingtheFuelSystem

Topreparethelawnmowerforoffseasonstorage, performtherecommendedmaintenanceprocedures.

Storethelawnmowerinacool,clean,dryplace. Coverthelawnmowertokeepitcleanandprotected.

WARNING

Gasolinecanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlong periodsoftime.Gasolinevaporscanexplodeif theycomeintocontactwithanopename.

•DoNotstoregasolineoverlongperiodsof time.

•DoNotstorethelawnmowerwithgasolinein thefueltankorthecarburetorinanenclosure withanopename.(Forexample,afurnace orawaterheaterpilotlight.)

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringitin anyenclosure.

2.Cleananydirtandchafffromthecylinder, cylinderheadns,andblowerhousing.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheengine,theshrouding,and thetopofthelawnmowerhousing.

4.CleantheBBCshield.RefertoCleaningthe BladeBrakeClutchShieldsectioninCleaning.

5.Checktheconditionoftheblade.Refer toMaintainingtheBladesectioninthe Maintenance.

6.Servicetheairlter.RefertoServicingtheAir FilterinMaintenance.

7.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

8.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

RemovingtheLawnMower fromStorage

1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.

Emptythefueltankwhenmowingthelasttime beforestoringthelawnmower.

1.Runthelawnmoweruntiltheenginestopsfrom runningoutoffuel.

2.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyou cannolongerstarttheengineitissufcientlydry.

PreparingtheEngine

1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheoilfrom thecrankcase.RefertoChangeEngineOil sectioninMaintenance.

2.Removethesparkplug.

3.Usinganoilcan,addaboutonetablespoonofoil tothecrankcasethroughthesparkplughole.

4.Slowlyrotatetheengineseveraltimes,usingthe starterrope,todistributetheoil.

5.InstallthesparkplugbutDoNotconnectthe wiretothesparkplug.

2.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly bypullingthestarterropetoblowexcessoilfrom thecylinder.

3.Cleanthesparkplugorreplaceitifitiscracked, broken,oriftheelectrodesareworn.

4.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto17ft-lb(23 N-m).

5.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures.

6.Fillthefuelinthefueltankwithfreshgasoline.

7.Checktheengineoillevel.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

GeneralStorageInformation

1.Cleanthelawnmowerhousing.Referto

CleaningtheUndersideoftheLawnMower HousingsectioninCleaning.

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Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,DoNotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbe causedbyanemptyfueltank.

Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.Ifaproblemcontinues,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto keeprunning.

Enginelosespower.

Enginerunsrough.

Lawnmowerorenginevibratesexcessively.

1.Fueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

3.Thethrottleleverisnotinthecorrect position.

4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

5.Faultysparkplug.

6.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

1.Aircleanerisdirty .

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.

4.Dirtinfuellter.4.Replacethefuellter.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

6.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.

2.Faultysparkplug.

3.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.

4.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow .

1.Thebladeisbentorisoutofbalance.1.Balancetheblade.Ifthebladeisbent,

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

4.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.4.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheChoke position.

4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

5.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

6.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

1.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

2.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.

4.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperairlter.

replaceit.

3.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

Unevencuttingpattern.

Dischargechuteplugs.

1.Allfourwheelsarenotatthesameheight.

2.Thebladeisdull.2.Sharpenandbalancetheblade.

3.Mowinginthesamepatternrepeatedly.

4.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

1.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.

2.Cuttingtoomuchgrassinonepass2.Raisethecuttingheight.Ifnecessary ,cut

3.Mowingtoofast.

4.Thegrassiswet.

5.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

1.Placeallfourwheelsatthesameheight.

3.Changethemowingpattern.

4.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

1.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.

asecondtimeatlowercuttingheight.

3.Slowdown.

4.Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing.

5.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

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Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Lawnmowerdoesnotself-propel. (Self-PropelUnitsOnly)

Difculttopulllawnmowerrearward (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).

1.Theself-propeldrivecableisoutof adjustmentorisdamaged.

2.Thereisdebrisunderthebeltcover.2.Cleanthedebrisfromunderthebelt

1.Transmissionislocked.1.Pushmowerforwardtodisengagethe

1.Adjusttheself-propeldrivecable.Replace thecableifnecessary.

cover.

transmissionandthenpullrearward.

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Conditions and Products Covered

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part on these products and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of one year.

This warranty applies to Exmark commercial equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada. This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third) owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences upon the date of the original retail purchase.

 Warranty Exceptions Warranty Period

• Bags, Belts and Tires 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine *

* The Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement that is included in the literature packet.

This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized   Exmark Service Dealer.

• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and   tear, or exposure including standard service items such as   blades, brushes, cutting teeth, tines, bushings, bearings,   chains, or sprockets.

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters,   fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or   required replacement or repair due to normal wear,    accidents, or lack of proper maintenance.

• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or   supplies, including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible   with the equipment or other than as recommended in   the operator's manual or other operational instructions   provided by Exmark.

There are no other express warranties except for engine and special emission system coverage.

All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

The product must be registered with original proof of purchase by an Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty service.

Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at www.exmark.com. U.S. or Canada customers may also call 402-223-6375.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

 Exmark Customer Service Department  The Exmark Warranty Company  2101 Ashland Avenue  Beatrice, NE 68310  402-223-6375 or  service@exmark.com

Owner’s Responsibilities

If your product requires warranty service it must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period. This warranty extends only to equipment operated under normal conditions. You must read the operator’s manual. You must also properly service and maintain your Exmark product as described in the operator’s manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company with respect to this warranty shall be repair or replacement of defective components as set forth herein. Neither Exmark

nor Exmark Warranty Company shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

Such damages include but are not limited to:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

• Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other    extraordinary repair charges or charges relating to repairs or   replacements outside of normal business hours at the place   of business of the authorized Exmark Service Dealer.

• Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the   period of any warranty, repair or replacement work.

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

• Loss or damage to person or property other than that   covered by the terms of this warranty.

• Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or additional cost as   a result of a claim of breach of warranty.

• Attorney's fees.

No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower.

All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the express warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Exmark Commercial Equipment

1 Year Limited Warranty

G4500-426_D

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Notes:

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ServiceRecord

Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

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MI D-MOUNT RIDING ACCE SSORIES AND OPTIONS

SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

GRASS CATCHER

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

TURF STRIPER

STANDON

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FULL SUSPENSION SEAT

DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

V POWER PORT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

TURF STRIPER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

OU T-FRONT R IDING ACCESSORIES A ND OPTIONS

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

DUAL-TAIL WHEEL

FLOOR PAN EXTENDER

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SNOW BLADE

SNOWBLOWER

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

WEATHER CAB

PlaceModelNo.andSerialNo.

LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature

Pack)orFillinBelow

ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)

SerialNo.

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

PartNo.4500-927Rev.A (402)223-6300 Fax(402)223-5489 PrintedintheUSA

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